Students will know safety do's and don't for working on a public wiki and/or internet safety in general
Students will take part in a class discussion on internet safety using the class wiki
Technology which will be used
Wikispaces.com
Computer with internet access
Brief explanation of how the technology will be used
For this lesson, we will explore how to use the internet, specifically wikis, safely and then put our knowledge into action by starting a class discussion on the wikispace about internet safety.
Description of what behavior is expected of students
Students are expected to learn the do's and don'ts and follow them as they participate in the wiki discussion.
Students will be expected to respect the thoughts and ideas of others and be open-minded when it comes to what other students have to say during the class discussion.
Wiki Etiquette for Students - How to act on a wiki.(linked from PBworks.com)
Keep safe. Never post your personal information or information about someone else. Keep things like ages, addresses, phone numbers, names of towns, or even places we work off the Internet. Remember that information on the internet, especially embarrassing information, may still be around after you've deleted it. Be careful not to post things that may come back to haunt you later.
Be truthful. Write things you know to be correct using facts from research from reliable, credible sources.
Ask first, then give credit. Ask an artist's permission to post their photos, pictures or pieces of writing. Never use first and last names of people that could identify them in a photo or video. You must also ask permission when using an idea from a friend, a family member, or even from an acquaintance. After you have his/her permission, then you must ask if you can post his/her name to give him/her credit. If you know anyone who is breaking any part of this rule, it is very important to tell someone who can help immediately.
Be nice. The most important thing to remember is sarcasm hurts. Be overly friendly and be positive. Remember ... treat others as you would like to be treated.
Read, re-read, and proof-read before you click ENTER. Don't rush to make that final . Once you press that button, you can't bring it back. Look everything over and use your spell check to be sure everything is accurate. When you are certain that the editing is complete, then save to publish.
Information please. The Internet is a great source of information but information is only useful when it is accurate.
Be brief, to the point and logical. Use breaks in your text and formatting elements to make the page easy to read and understand.
Follow Directions. Be sure to follow the directions that are given for the assignment -- be creative, but within the parameters set forth on the page.
Do not delete the work of others deliberately. Unless it is part of the editing process.
Keep it on topic - classroom oriented. This isn't the place to discuss afterschool plans.
Assignment: On class wiki, make a list as a class of do's and don'ts for using the internet and specifically for using our class wiki. Each student should add to the list and comments can be posted in the discussion section of the wiki. Due in one week.
What actions you will take and how you expect your students to respond if they find inappropriate content
As was taught during the lesson, the students should follow the 5 Steps of Internet Safety as described below.
Our goal is to operate in safe places on the internet. As you travel in cyberspace, be on guard for an inappropriate web site or for anyone who appears to be cyberbullying. For any questionable situations, follow these rules:
1) Stop
Stop what you are doing. Don't keep clicking.
2) Screenshot
Take a screenshot. Save a copy and print a copy.
3) Block
Anyone offensive should be blocked and removed as a friend if he or she is on your friends list.
4) Tell
Tell your teacher or network administrator (or your parents if you are at home) about the situation and give them a copy of the screenshot. When you have a problem, do not stop speaking out until you find someone who can help you.
5) Share
After talking with your parents and/or teacher, if the incident is appropriate to discuss, share it with others to promote Internet safety.
Objective or goal of the lesson
Technology which will be used
Brief explanation of how the technology will be used
Description of what behavior is expected of students
Process or steps for teaching
What actions you will take and how you expect your students to respond if they find inappropriate content
Citations for any sources used, if applicable